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3 ••'j/;" •%’ ^ 'I* n / y Thursdoy, October 23^ 1941 . ' . ■ . ■ THE CLINTON CHRONICLE. CLINTON, S. C. Poge Three } i > u * I theWOMAN'S PAGE SOClElY EVtNtS, dUB AW CHURCH NEWS OE rniRBr... ....TELEPHONE 74 OR 258 Century Club Meeb With •lenes ^ On Tuesday afteraoon members of the Century chib met at the home of Mrs. F, Dudley Jones. Continuing a study of the South American conti nent, Mrs. W. A. Johnson, program leader for the afternoon, gave an in teresting paper on “South American Cities.” ' _ . Winthrop Daughters To Meet Monday The newly organized chapter of Winthrop Daughters will meet Mon day evening, October 27, at 7:30 with Mrs. Gary Dillard. Officers state that the Clinton members are anxious for either Winthrop daughters to join the organization, and all who are inter ested are cordially invited to attend the meeting. ♦ - Methodist Society To Observe Week of Proyer' In observance of the “Week of Prayer and Seif Denial” qwdal ser vices will be held by the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Broad Street Methodist diurch Monday and Tuesday, October 27 and M, at S:20 in the afternoon. The progrians will be in diarge of Mrs. Dave W. Cc^pe- land, secretary of spiritual Ufie, witt Mrs. Sidney Rumph and Mhl J. W. Celesnan iMuSers for the afternoons. roses and ageratum were used elae- udiere. ' I After several interesting games of bridge, delicious refreshments in two courses were served, carrying out the green and white bridal motif. Miss Ferguson was remembered with an attractive gift. Mrs. Duncan Felder won top score prize. Out-of-town guests for the party were Mrs. Carl Deadwyler of Green wood, and Mrs. F. F. Wakerly of Forest Hills, N. Y. Miss Bailey Entertains 'Idle Moments' Club Miss Ruth Bailey was hostess to members of the “Idle Moments” club at her home on North Broad street Wednesday afternoon. Attractively arranged throughout the home were dahlias, roses and hawthome berries. Guests were in vited into the dining room where places were marked by hand-painted cards at a beautifully ap);K>inted ta ble. Salad and sweet courses were served, after which guests were en tertained in a delightfully informal manner. MeHiodist Society Holds October Meeting The October meeting of the Wo man’s Society of Christian Service of Broad Street Methodist chtmch was held Monday afternoon at the church with the pregident, Mrs. J(^ G. Barden, presiding. Circle No. 2 had arranged a timely program (m “Harvest.” The chainnan, Mrs. Sidney Rumj^ led the devo tional. Several members contributed articles with Mrs. J. V. Edwards and entertained at bridge on Tuesday a|- Mrs. Sara Bell Davidson rendering temoon at the home of the A vocal selection, f^ringing In the Inviting guests for foiu* tables. < " The home was beautifully decorat* ed for the occasion. In the living room with its soft blue walls, mari- gol<te were ^ective on either side of a round gold mirror on the man- toL Bowls of white .chrysanthemums. Joint Hostesses Honor Miss Emily Ferguson ^ Honoring Miss £cdly Ferguson, popular bride-elect of the week, Mrs. Hury Wilkes and Miss Nancy YtMing Sheaves.” At the^ twnclusion of the program a short business session was held. freshments. Hallowe’en decorations were featured in tiie rooms with clusters of colorful balloons. Center ing the table was a prettily decorated birthday cake around which was ar ranged a Hallowe’en scene and fall fruits. Ice cream and individual cakes wmre served and favors given the childrs^ Miss Emilv Ferguson Honored In Greenwood With! a lovely tea SatuMay after- no(m Mrs. Carl *Deadwyler of Green wood, honored Miss Emily Ferguson of this city, and Miss Mary McLees of Greenwood, both brides-elect of October 25. About 70 guests called at the party, which was given at the home of Mrs. Abney Coleman from four to five-thirty. Dahlias of pink shades graduating from light rose to red were used in the living room. In the dining room, the table was covered with a beau tiful lace cloth, gathered at the four comers. Silver candlesticks were placed diagonally opposite each oth er. An attractive centerpiece of white dahlias' and tiny white chrysanthe mums was arranged in a silver bowl. For refreshments, hot punch, sand wiches, and white iced cakes were served. Welcoming the guests at the door were Miss Mary Curtis Crosby and Miss Sara Curry. Next in the receiv-, ing line were Mrs. Vf, B. Sprott, mother of the hostess,^ and Mrs. Deadwyler. Others in the receiving line were the honored guests, Min Ferguson and*Min McLees, Mrs. J. M. Mc Lees, Min Gertrude Bell, and Min Margaret Buchanan, an aunt of the hosten. Mrs. Boykin Curry and Mrs. Wade Harrison, Jr., entertained in another party room; while Mrs. Tigner Par nell and Mrs. Bill Wilson received at the entrance of the dining room. Those receiving were Mrs. Bill Da vis, Min Frances Grady, Min Eu- idiemia Gordon and Min Jean Coch ran. At the side door telling the guests good-bye were Min Margaret Bailey and Min Mary Nichols. Guests from CUnton included Mrs. James Sloan, Misses Elizabeth Nel son, France Simpson, Katherine Giraham and Mary Emma Speake. no, observed their wedding anniver sary Tuesday Mrs. I. O. lUql' observed a' birthday October 22. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Knox will cele brate their wedding anniversary the 25th. .1 Mr. and Mn. S. G. Dillard will ob serve a wedding anniversary Wed nesday, October 29. L. H. Adair of Washington, D. C., formerly of this city, has a birthday Saturday, Oct. 25. { AROUND THE TOWN ^ents. Unusual and Ordinal^, Gathered On 6ur Roui on Musgrove street. The Robertsons moved^lhis week from Miami, Fla. Mr. Robertson is connected with the CCC camp near Goldville. When the Charlotte Memorial hos- was the presence of “Elsie” at the Jersey banquet held at the Peabody hotel, which was attended by 550 Jerseyites.” Elsie is Americas sweet heart of the cow world having been selected by the Borden company to pital opened its nurses’ traMlng [ represent their “Elsie” of the comic school on October 15, the responsi- strips. Both Mr. and Mrs. BVannon Friends of MR. and MRS. HAMP BOYD and their son Bobby, who re cently moved to Washington, D. C., will be interested to know they pure now residing in Charleston where Mr. Boyd, an architect in the navy department, has been transferred. They spent a few days last week here with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Boyd ,and the latter’s parents in Laurens. At the fall meeting of the Laurens County Council of Farm Women held last week at Mt. Olive Baptist church, MRS. GEORGE T. BROWN of the Wadsworth Home Demonstration club was awarded a leadership pen for perfect attendance at leader training meetings held during the year. Reports were given for the Nlusgrove club by its president, Mrs. W. R. Anderson, and the Wadsworth club by Bin. L. L. Young. bility of the entire nuning bervf^ was upon MISS LOU ABRAMS, a native Clintonian, daughter of Miss Estelle Abrams. She with two assist ants has the task ot training the young students. The following item I appeared in a Charlotte paper, with; a splendid picture of the three: | “Miss Lou Abrams, superintendent of nurses at the hospital, has the re sponsibility of the entire nursing ser vice. She is a native of Laurens coimty, a graduate of the University hospital, Augusta, Ga., and has had post graduate work at Duke univer sity and at the Cleveland clinic. Frexn 1934 to 1937, she was assisting oper ating room supervisor at University hospital, ae was surgical supervisor Crouch, the former Miss Margaret there from 1937 imtil she came here] Taylor, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. on the opening of Memorial hospital 1 E. C. Taylor, of this city, to become night supervisor. She has ^ ^ ware enthusiastic over a view of El sie’s “bourdoir.” ! _ ■■ ■ I " ■i Birth Announcemeiris - DAVIS Captain and Mrs. Jack H. Davis, Jr., announce the birth o'f a daugh ter, Elizabeth Milling, Thursday, Oc tober 16, at Hays hospital. ^ % CROUCH Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Crouch, Jr., of Laurens, announce the birth of a son, B. W. Crouch, III, at the Laurens hospital Thursday, Oct. 16. Mrs, HAMILTON’S Legioti Auxiliary To GiVe Street Party Tha American Le^on Auxiliary will give its annual Hallowe’en party fCHT children tomorrow afternoon from 3*A0 until 5 on West Centennial street A section df the street near the orphanage will be roped off for games and contests, with prizes pre sented the winners and souvenirs given each child. An afternoon of fun has been planned for ekUdren oi all ages with an invitation to attend extended to all young fdlk. A small admission will be charged and refreshments sold, the proceeds to be used for Legion work. Lucile Boss Winner W.C.T.U. Gold Medal The annual «peech contest of the Woman’s Christian Temperance un ion was held Friday afternoon in the Thomwell orphanage chapeL The award, a gold medal, for the best speaker, was presented Lucile Bass of the orphanage, whose recita- tiofn was “Eleanor’s Part.” Louise Sing\ey of this city, president of the young people’s Loyal Temperance legion, gave •'The Party Dress.” The names of the other speakers, three young ladies from Chester, with the tWe bf their selections, follow: Edith Howell, “The Tragedy of Rayday.” Aileen Roddy, “The Garden of Memories.” ' -Margaret Quinton, “The Defense of the Alamo.” Judges were Mrs. H. E. Spencer, Mrs. E. M. Timmerman, and Mrs Walter N. Long. Little Boy Celebrates Fourth Birthdgw' '-j George CopelamIdp^\of Mr. and BCrs. E<tgar Copela^, "bel^rated his fourth birthday MQlttto^^th a party at his home to whi^.lfil little friends were invited. When the little 'folk assembled Mrs. Grady Chandler assisted Mrs. Copeland in entertaining with merry games on the lawn, after which they were invited into the home for re- Miss Soroh Cannon Weds Next Month Friends here will be interested ii^ the approaching marriage of Miss^ Sarah Cannon and Augustiis Biar- shall Smith, which will take place in Albany, Ga., next month. The cere mony will be performed by Dr. L. R. Lynn of this, city. Miss Cannon, an attractive and ac complished young woman, is a grad uate of Thomwell orphanage high school and Presbyterian college and did post-graduate work at Peabody college, NashviUe, Tenn, Following her graduation she taught in the or phanage high school, later accepting similar work in the Abbeville hi^ school. At present she is librarian in the Fitzgerald, Ga., schools. Mr. Smith, a native of Abbeville, is a graduate of Davidson college and for the past several years has been connected with the Appleton mills in Anderson where the couple will make their home. been superintendent of nurses since August 15.” The many friends here of Miss Abrams who is a popular young wo man of pleasing personality, will learn with pleasure of her success in her chosen profession. C. C. BRANNON, manager of the orphanage dairy department, accom panied by Mrs. Brannon, attended the National Dairy show and National Polled Hereford show in Memphis, Tenn., October 11-18. One of the od dities of the show, said to be the largest ever held in the United States, CARD OF THANKS . We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the re cent illness and death of our hus band and father, A. C. Mills. May God richly bless each and every one of you. Mrs. A. C. Mills and Family, j I- ‘ : U AMERICAN HOME 1 year $1.M 3 years |2.M JAMES W. CALDWELL Special Representative Call 279 BILLY UGHTFOOT, son of Mrs. D. J. Brimm of this city, has recently completed a flying course at the Ci vilian Pilots Training school in Tam pa, Fla., and was granted a commis sion as commercial pilot at Carlstrom field, Arcadia, Fla. Billy has many friends here who will learn with in terest of his progress as an aviator. Over in Gaffney the other day a native Clintonian, William H. Phil- son, /and Bfrs. Philaon celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a delightful family party. Mr. and Mrs. Philson, nee Bfiss Ella May Jones, were marrifed in Fountain Inn on Odtober 7, 1891, and resided here be fore moving to Gaffney. Because both have been in failing health the cele bration included oitiy close relatives. Those attending from this section were a brother, James B. Philson, and the following sisters: Mrs. Agnes Kern of this city, Mrs. Ray Anderson of Laurens, Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. Ben Anderson of Reidville. Friends will welcome back to Clin ton BfRS. BOB HAMER, the former Miss Lydie Leake, her husband ^id small daughter, Betty Jane. The Hamers since their marriage have; resided in Eastover, but are moving j this week to their newly purdiasedi home on Maple street in the College View residential section. Other new residents include LT. and MRS. O. H. ROBERTSON and son, Jimmy, who have taken an apartment in the B. H. Henry home WINTHROP COLLEGE OFFERS Complete 1941-1942 Artist Series 1. “BLOSSOMf TIME”—Musical romance starring Everett Marshall .'. October 21 (Substitute for play) 2. SALZEDO CONCERT ENSEBIBLE (Flute, Cello, Two Harps) -i October 29 3. ROSE BAMPTON and JAMES MELTON —Joint Concert ..J October 31 Stars of Opera, Concert and Radio 4. JOSE ITURBI—World renowned Pianist November 17 5. “THE BIARRIAGE OF FIGARO” by Mozart December 3 Sung in English by Six Young Opera Singers. ^ 6. JOHN CHARLES THOBIAS—Baritone, Metropolitan Opera Company December 10 7. CARBIAUTA MARACCI jiad her Spanish Dance Ensemble „..T...'.. .>...- January 7 8. SAN CARLO OPERA COMPANY—LOHENGRIN, Matinee; LA TRAVIATA, Evening — January Including Full Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet 9. PHILADELPHIA SYBdPHONY ORCHESTRA— Eugene Ormandy, Conductor January 29 10. ROSE STEVENS—M^'o-Soprano, Metropolitan Ojpert Company March Evening Concerts 8:99 P. ML SINGLE ADBOSSION TICKETS: |2.75. $2.29. 91.95. 91.19.^ J5. .55. SEASON TICKETS—Kear Second' Section Orclwatra-g9.99 * Federal Tax Included For reservation or further information, write or telephone the Busi ness Office, Winthrop College, Rock Hill, S. C. ERRMWEHIIERinCEItRWHIIRmtmiRRRmmERRmWtWmtiniRHWRttRltRmiWtR ROSE BUSH SPECIAU For a limitecf time we are taking orders for Genuine 2' year old. Field Grown, Texos Rose Bushes iii quontities of 10 or more for 15c each MM H ip « of iUtenite ,AII Prl taitha wm ha tadMinlly arrival te i Pi Isas are spaelal Iter early ariata win nai be gaad later WHIa. tslapliana ar call by and give na yanr ardar NOW. BLAKELY BROTHERS SEER STORE Teiephoim 188 Plans Completed For Ferguson-Beckmon Wedding Saturday , The marriage of Miss Emily Ca milla Ferguson, only 'dauid^ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Edward Ferguson, to John Fink Beckman of Toledo, Ohio, will take place at 8 o’clock Sat urday evening in the First Presbyte rian church with the Rev. J. K. Rob erts, pastor, officiating. Mrs. J. F. Jacobs organist, wUl play the wedding music. Miss Fran ces Riddle of Columbia, soprano, wUl sing. Miss Ferguson will be given^ in marriage by her father. Miss Kather ine Graham will be maid-of-hohor. The bridesmaids will be Misses Lae- titi|i Jones, Beatrice Abernathy of Dvi^ham, N. C., Cree Roberts of (Car thage, N. C., and Carolyn Gunter of McBee. Edward Ferguson, brother of the bride, will be fc>est man. The usher- groomsmen will be Lawrence Fergu son, brother of the bride, James Stucke)r_of Kingsport, Tenn., Gerald Cooper of Durham, N. C., and Rob ert Vance of this city. ’The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the home on Walnut street. It Is Time To Order Your -V * Christmas Cards 50 LOVELY FOLDERS WITH YOUR NAME IMPRINTED $1.00 Other Beautiful Assortments At Most Reasonable Prices. Place Your Order Now t- FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY BIRTHDAYS AND ; ANNIVERSARIES NOTED The Chronlele Extends Greetingt Te Theee Wheee Birthdays and Annhrermrlea Oeenr Tble Weak. Tcmite Rey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Rey, will be three years old October 15. Dr. end Mrs. W. P. Jacobs will ob- serve thMr wedding anniversary the 25th. October 29 birthdays include Lt CoL Ansel B. Godfrey, Miss Dot Tay lor, S. A. Pitts, Sr., ai^ Mrs. E. E. Wells. Mrs. M. J. Ferqueron will observe e birthday Saturday. Franks Falls Hicks, Jr., will cele brate e birthday Saturday, Oct. 25. Miss Vivian ^ealy and Miss Pearl Carter have birthdays Sunday, the 28th. Frank Coleman Young, Jr., will be seven years old tomorrow. Captain Jack R Davis, Jr., has 9 birthday the 2Stii. Mr. and Mrs. Tan M. Ray of Ren- Samples Ready for Your Inwection. We Invite You To Drop In Today and Make Your Selec tions. Stationery Dqiartment Phone 74 Clinton, S. C